More than a month later, at the Gemini Cape.
"Then…are we really leaving?”On the head of a huge whale, an old man was bidding farewell to the two people who had already boarded the ship.
"Yes, I have disturbed you for quite some time. Thanks to your 'love' and your 'good medicine', I think it's time to set off.”If the red-clothed young man who spoke was not Qing Lin, then who was it?
At this moment, he seemed to have completely recovered. His eyes were filled with vitality, and he was smiling and teasing her.
However, there were obvious changes in his body.
Some…indescribable changes.
In the past, Qing Lin had heard a saying that a man would experience three qualitative changes in his life.
This change was not a physical change, but a maturity and growth of the soul!
The timing of its occurrence was hard to control. Perhaps it was an injury, or perhaps it was just a small matter, or perhaps it was just a casual sentence from someone!
Every qualitative change would cause the entire person to undergo earth-shattering changes. Sometimes, even if he was still saying the same thing to you, you would suddenly realize that he had become more mature.
He was stronger, his chest was broader, his shoulders were more reliable, and his soul was more tensed.
At this moment, there was no doubt that a similar huge change had occurred on Qing Lin's body.'
If the deathmatch on Ohara allowed Qing Lin to find his first goal to protect in this world, and the battle in Roguetown allowed him to understand his desire for victory…
then Robin's departure this time might be even more important to him.
"What are you talking about, you little brat? If it wasn't for Altoria's request, do you think I would use such precious herbs on you?”Looking at Qing Lin, who was looking at him with disdain, Kurokas was furious!
After Qing Lin finished speaking, he did not care about Kulokas's reaction at all. Instead, he waved at the whale under Kulokas 'feet!
"Rabu ~ We're leaving!”Qing Lin's expression was particularly reluctant to part with him. After such a long time, he was very fond of this big fellow who had saved his life. The human and whale were also very close.
"Woo ~" Tears began to well up in Labu's eyes. Even though his body was already very large, he was still just a little brat to his race.
Rab leaned his head against Qing Lin's body as if he wanted to give Qing Lin's body an intimate nudge as usual, but he did not notice that this action had already caused Qing Lin's weathered two-masted sailboat to sway.
"Alright, I really have to set off!”
He caressed Labu's smooth and cold skin and looked at the scars on his head. They were caused by the long wait and the constant collisions with the inverted mountain.
Qing Lin's voice was soft and gentle."Don't be reluctant. I'll come back to see you.”
After saying that, Qing Lin looked at Labu's expression of disbelief. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at him and stretched out his fist.
"Then let's make a deal. I'll definitely come back to see you. You don't have to wait for fifty years. Besides
…I'll bring those guys from Lampard's Pirates back to apologize to you!”
"So, during this period of time, just wait for me! Don't hurt yourself again, do you hear me? Rabu!"
Looking at Qing Lin's serious expression, Labu let out two more 'wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu' sounds, and then lightly bumped his head against Qing Lin's outstretched fist.
"Good! Then the oath is complete!"
Retracting his fist, Qing Lin walked to the side of the anchor.
Intentionally or not, his gaze seemed to glance at Kurokas again.
"Little brat, a man must abide by a promise!”At the same time, Kurokas was also looking at the young man in front of him, whom he had only known for a month.
"Don't die on the road! My medicine is very precious!" He still seemed to be looking at Qing Lin with disdain, but his words were filled with warmth.
The corners of Qing Lin's mouth curled even wider.
There were very few people who had stories of this month.
At the same time, only the young man himself knew what he had lost and what he had gained in this month of unprecedented weakness.
Under the reluctant stares of the people who were sending him off and the smile of the blonde girl beside him, the red-dressed black-haired young man suddenly waved his hand!
As a result, a strong wind blew, and the weather changed!
Then, the anchor floated up from the water, the hull turned green, and the sails were raised high!
On the sail, a brand new pirate flag fluttered in the wind.
The pale skull was crowned with a green crown.
At the foot of the mountain, the green forest set sail once again!
The goal this time was not to be the strongest in the world, but to be even stronger!
He had to become stronger and stronger, so strong that his spine would no longer bend in front of anyone, so strong that even if he was alone, he could proudly straighten his fiery soul and make all his enemies fear him.
Strong enough to protect everything he wanted to protect.
So strong that…'she' could cast aside all her worries and return to her 'home'.
So...
"Don't worry! I won't die!"
Looking at the glistening waves above the distant sea, at the foot of the mountain, the once fragile young man had grown to a point that even he could not imagine.
The weak young man who had been playing Survival in the Wilderness alone on the deserted island seemed to have long gone, replaced by another greater soul.
…No, perhaps it couldn't be said to be 'replacing.'
Perhaps he had just matured.
'Sadness and loss will not be eternal. There is no need to fear them or complain about them.'
'Because only after experiencing sadness and loss will one understand the value of cherishing things, and then... Only then would the strong and gentle ones become stronger.'
- Greenwood J Scarlet.
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That's why, Lili, even if we bring enough food ingredients this time, I'll still be tired from cooking..." Qing Lin suggested sincerely as he looked at the Foodie King who was excitedly handing over his bowl again to signal for another bowl.
"Hmm? Was that why he was tired of it so quickly? You clearly said that you wanted to protect me…" Meanwhile, Altolia blinked her eyes and looked very sad.
“... You've learned to be bad, Lili!" Qing Lin blushed.
"Thank you for the compliment!" The Dream King, on the other hand, accepted Qing Lin's 'praise' with great satisfaction and obtained his prize as he wished-a bowl of fragrant rice.
After Qing Lin helped her scoop the rice, he fell silent again. There was no focus in his deep black eyes, and he looked like he was in a daze.
Why are you in a daze again? Thinking about Robin again?" It was unknown how Altoria managed to speak clearly while eating elegantly and quickly.
“... "En." Qing Lin regained his senses slightly upon hearing this, and then he lightly nodded.
Even though he had already agreed with Robin's thoughts and admitted that he had no right to stop her from making a choice, he still couldn't help but worry.
After all, the current Robin was no longer the female spy in the original novel who had been hiding her inner self after escaping from Ohara and mingling with various dark organizations.
"So aren't we going to solve this problem now…En, give me another bowl." Altolia patted Qing Lin's hair as if she was petting a pet, then handed him a bowl.
Looking at Altoria who was smiling sweetly, Qing Lin nodded and smiled.
However, when he was about to get the fourth bowl of rice for Altoria, his expression suddenly changed.
Almost at the same time, Altoria's expression turned a little more serious.
In the next moment, the two of them disappeared from the small cabin at the same time.
At this moment, in front of the Green Forest's ship, a warship was blocking their way.
At the bow of the warship stood a man!
He had short silver hair, a strong body, a slightly ferocious face, and a pair of black gloves. At his waist were two strange weapons that looked like two crosses.
With two cigars in his mouth, his eyes were filled with shock and gloominess.
Behind him, the word 'justice' reflected a glaring light under the sunlight.
And when he saw Qing Lin and the other man suddenly appear without a sound, his eyes even erupted with a dazzling divine light!
"Why…Why would these two 'monsters' appear here?”
Qing Lin also recognized this person at a glance. It was because his appearance was too unique.
He was Smog.
White Hunter Smoggy!
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